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Interview Slovak MEP Ivan Stefanec on journalist’s murder

EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman talks to the Slovak MEP Ivan Stefanec about the murder of the Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová. Mr Kuciak had been investigating alleged misuse of EU funds and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians when he and his girlfriend were shot dead in their home last month.

Out words: our country

Dur: 5:32

Journalist’s murder raised in European Parliament

The recent murder of a Slovakian journalist has been highlighted in the European Parliament. MEPs yesterday called for an international investigation into the murder of Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová. Mr Kuciak had been investigating alleged misuse of EU funds and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians when he was killed. MEPs are calling for an in-depth investigation into those allegations. The Slovak MEP Ivan Štefanec explains more about the work Mr Kuciak had been doing. 

Out words: this situation

Dur: 00:37

European Parliament calls for EU investigation of Slovak murders

MEPs in the European Parliament have called for Europol to investigate the murders of a Slovakian journalist and his fiancée. In a debate in parliament yesterday, the MEPs said the EU should better protect its journalists and whistle-blowers. The investigative journalist Ján Kuciak was shot dead in an attack in his home last month. His fiancée, Martina Kušnírová was also murdered in the attack. Mr Kuciak had been investigating government corruption when he was killed. The Slovak MEP Ivan Štefanec says his murder needs to be fully investigated. 

Out words: didn’t happen

Dur: 00:27

Interview Matt Carthy on EP Brexit resolution & backstop option

Raw audio – Matt Carthy on vote today in the European Parliament on its draft resolution outlining its position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The interview was held prior to today’s vote which resulted in the majority of MEPs voting for the resolution. Relates to 2 previous clips filed on this.

Out words: very welcome

Dur: 4:22

Carthy urges no rowing back on Brexit ‘backstop option’

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is urging the government and the EU not to row back on commitments to have a backstop option for Northern Ireland during the Brexit negotiations. He was speaking in the European Parliament which today voted for a draft resolution outlining its position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The EU’s draft withdrawal agreement states that Northern Ireland should stay aligned to the EU’s rules and regulations as a "backstop" option, if the UK cannot come up with a way of avoiding a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Here’s Matt Carthy.

Out words: devastating impacts

Dur: 00:42

European Parliament Brexit resolution “strong” on Ireland – Carthy

The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says a European Parliament resolution on Brexit is a positive document that takes a strong position on Ireland. MEPs today endorsed the draft resolution that sets out the European Parliament’s position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post Brexit. Today’s vote followed a fiery debate on Brexit in the Parliament yesterday. During the debate the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said the Good Friday Agreement would have to be preserved in all of its parts. Matt Carthy says the Parliament’s resolution on Brexit reflects that thinking on Ireland.

Out words: British position

Dur: 00:42

Interview Mairead McGuinness on Brexit vote in Parliament today

Interview with Mairead McGuinness on today’s vote in the European Parliament where 544 MEPs voted for a draft resolution that lays out the EP’s position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The document contains several references to Ireland. Relates to 2 previous clips filed on this.

Out words: more action

Dur: 4:45

MEPs endorse Brexit resolution with strong Irish references – McGuinness

An overwhelming majority of MEPs have endorsed a draft resolution on Brexit which contains several references to Ireland. Five hundred and forty four MEPs (544) voted for the resolution today which lays out the Parliament’s position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post Brexit. Ireland is mentioned several times in the document. It specifically refers to preserving the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. And it stresses that the UK keep to its commitments to ensure there is no hardening of the border on the island of Ireland. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says the Irish question remains to be resolved when it comes to an agreement on Brexit.

Out words: those issues

Dur: 00:41

European Parliament passes Brexit vote – McGuinness

The European Parliament has today voted for a draft resolution that lays out the Parliament’s position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations post Brexit. Ireland is mentioned several times in the document. It specifically refers to preserving the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. And it stresses that the UK keep to its commitments to ensure there is no hardening of the border on the island of Ireland. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness explains the significance of today’s vote.

Out words: the future

Dur: 00:30

Interview Marian Harkin on Brexit vote today in EP

Interview with Marian Harkin on the vote on Wednesday in the European Parliament on a draft resolution that lays out the EP’s position on a possible framework for future EU-UK relations. Today’s vote follows a debate on Brexit in the European Parliament yesterday. The interview begins with Marian Harkin’s views on that debate.

Out words: in Limbo

Dur: 4:28